Ewan gave a gentle kiss on the top of Rachel’s head.
Suppressing the crazy desire in his body, he gently held her shoulder with one hand, and wrapped her waist with the other hand, slightly adjusting her position.
He moved carefully and tenderly, held her up from the sofa, carried her in his arms, and walked towards the big bed.
Kicking away the quilt, he gently put the sleeping girl on the bed. Then he reached out to touch her pocket, took out her phone, and put it on the table. He also took off her shoes and socks and finally tucked her in the quilt.
Now Rachel was sleeping soundly in bed. Ewan turned on the bedside lamp and turned off the bright light in the room. The soft and warm yellow light was more suitable for sleep.
Ewan went up from the other bedside, opened the quilt, and lay down beside her. He rested his head in his hand, staring at her quietly.
A certain safe distance was maintained between the couple.
The warm yellow light was dim, but it didn’t affect Ewan to watch her sleeping beauty. Her facial features were delicate and elegant. She always showed a trace of weakness and shyness, a trace of strength and bravery, and a trace of cuteness and playfulness.
He didn’t know what on this woman made him fall in love with her, but he had a crush on her somehow since childhood.
She was sleeping soundly and calmly.
Time seemed paused, and the eyes focusing on her face wandered around. Ewan felt like going back to the past.
In his memory, he could bare remember what his mother looked like. The only thing he could remember was that she was a very gentle and kind-hearted woman. Her embrace to him was very soft and fragrant, and he was very attached to that embrace.
His mother brought him a necklace and said with a smile, “Ewan, when you grow up, give this necklace to your wife. You can’t show it to others at will, remember?”
“Mom, what’s this?”
“It’s called ‘Forever’. It’s a priceless treasure with an extraordinary history. It was left by my grandmother’s ancestors. There’s a touching love story behind it. Those who own it will definitely be happy.”
“Then, Mom, just keep it. I want you to be happy.”
“Ewan, I may not be able to be with you now. I’m leaving soon. You must take good care of yourself.”
“Mom, where are you going?”
“Mom…”
…
In the early morning of the next day
The morning sun was warm, and the sunlight was shining on the balcony, making the whole room bright and refreshed.
On the monotonous gray bed, a slender figure was lying on Ewan’s chest, and half of his body was pressed tightly.
It was seven thirty-five in the morning.
Ewan had already wakened up. He was lying there quietly, letting the woman in his arms continue to sleep.
Staring at the ceiling, his eyes became dull, and his heart seemed to sink into a bottomless black hole. It kept sinking.
He hadn’t dreamed of his mother for many years, and now his heart was aching.
After divorcing his father, his mother never showed up.
She couldn’t be found anywhere even with his power. She seemed to have disappeared suddenly from the Earth, without news of death, any trace, or a clue.
“Ewan…”
A light voice brought Ewan back to his senses when he was lost in thought.
Rachel got up from his arms, combed the messy hair with both hands nervously, and sat cross-legged on the bed. Her eyes became shy, and she blushed again.
“Why don’t you stay in longer?” Ewan sat up directly with waist strength, staring at her cheeks with gentle eyes. He whispered softly, “It’s still early.”
“No, I have to go out.” Rachel lowered her head in embarrassment. She looked at her clothes and felt relieved after ensuring nothing had happened last night.
“For work?”
“Yeah.” Rachel nodded, afraid to tell him about her application.
Ewan quietly looked at her sleepy face. Rachel hadn’t been fully sobered, and there was still laziness with grace on her face. Ewan felt it really good to watch her get up next to him from his bed.
Rachel felt embarrassed under the man’s hot gaze. She glanced at him awkwardly, looked away, and asked, “Why didn’t you wake me up last night?”
“It’s normal to sleep in your husband’s bed. Why would you mind?” Ewan was serious.
Hearing the words “your husband”, Rachel’s flushed even more. She still couldn’t adapt to this identity so far.
Ewan had been her elder brother for half a lifetime and suddenly he became her husband so abruptly. She always felt quite embarrassed when facing him.
Rachel lifted the quilt and got out of bed. Turning her back to him, she said, “Ahem… Ewan, I will go back to my room now.”
“Rachel.”
“Yes?” Rachel immediately responded, turning around to look at him.
Ewan got out of the bed, with both hands in the pockets of his casual pants, standing in front of her condescendingly and staring into her eyes. His expression indifferent but extremely gentle, he slowly said, “You can come to me whenever you want to charge your battery.”
Rachel was stunned.
She blushed right away, her cheeks turning flame red. Pursing her lips and nodding with a light smile, she looked down with shyness and had no guts to look directly into his eyes.
Then she turned around and left his room.
Returning to her room to wash, Rachel stood in front of the mirror, looking at herself inside. Her face flushed, the happiness in her eyes overflowing.
She always lived for others before, but now she felt that she should also fight for her own sake without caring about others’ feelings. She should fight for her own happiness and for what she wanted.
After tidying herself up, Rachel changed into sportswear and went out carrying a backpack.
Since she was extremely happy, her steps become light.
Down the stairs, her mother and step-father were sitting in the living room.
She was about to greet them when Kate came in from the door, leading a man.
And this familiar figure shocked Rachel immediately.
Seeing Rachel, Bently with an icy-cold face became as serious as his master. He stood solemnly in front of her, greeting, “Good morning, Missus.”
The blood drained from Rachel’s face because of fear. Sophie and Robert thought they had misheard something and quickly turned to look at Bently.
Sophie’s face changed right away, and her eyes became cold and angry. Robert smiled and explained, “Bently, you’re Ewan’s aide, right? She’s Ewan’s younger sister. You addressed a wrong person.”
Bently was stunned, knowing that he might have caused trouble. Then he still respectfully said, “Sorry.”
“Any business for Ewan?” Robert asked.
“Yes, Sir.” Bently uttered a few words without a slight smile.
Robert’s smile slowly became stiff, and he said Kate quickly, “Kate, hurry up and take Bently to Ewan. The official business cannot be delayed.”
Kate made a gesture, “This way, please,”
Bently silently bowed to Rachel for farewell, not daring to speak any more.
Rachel was overwhelmed with embarrassment.
Bently followed Kate towards upstairs. Rachel didn’t have the guts to eat breakfast anymore, so she nervously walked towards the door.
“Stop!” Sophie shouted at her back with anger, and the penetrating power of her tone could puncture the eardrum.
Rachel was taken aback, and her footsteps stopped abruptly.
Her stiff body was straight and motionless.
“Come here and sit down. I have something to ask you.” Sophie stood up, panting slightly. The shrewd woman had already smelt something fishy.
Rachel took a deep breath and looked at Sophie calmly. In a light and flat tone, she said, “Mom, I have to deal with something urgent. Let’s talk after I come back.”
“Just put aside any urgent matters first. Can you explain to me why Ewan’s aide just now called you Missus?”
Robert, who was still careless at first, became even more surprised after hearing Sophie’s questions. Immediately, he realized that something might be wrong. He glinted at Rachel nervously.